I’ve got a gap behind my worktop

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May 17, 2006 at 7:32 am #6337

Kingy

Ive got a bit of a problem. When i fitted my base units I

fitted a 20mm batten behind to allow for services. I then bought and had fitted a worktop. Stupidly i bought a standard width

worktop, which the fitter put with a tniy overhang at the front, and therefore a gap at the back between worktop and wall of

up to 15mm. I need to tile the wall above the worktop as the plaster finish is not good. obviously the tile is not thick

enough to fill the gap – any ideas?

cheers
May 17, 2006 at 2:14 pm #6340

timfoley

Kingy,

Have you thought about installing deeper worksurfaces?
This will accommodate the extra

depth of the base units and although it will add an unnecessary expense it will offer a professional finish as opposed to an

all too evident quick fix.

Tim
May 17, 2006 at 6:41 pm #6341

Kingy

Hmm, having spent £250

on the worktop and fitting already I was really hoping to avoid that! I am pretty willing to live with a quick fix if you

have any other ideas?
May 17, 2006 at 7:00 pm #6344

timfoley

Try

determining who retails this wall seal system which will provide a solution for you.
http://www.rehau.co.uk/rehau-

industry/designs.for.furniture/kitchen.furniture.components/wall.seal.systems.html
It is also available in plain

colours.
If you contact the manufacturer they will offer you contact details of a retailer in your area,

Tim
May 19, 2006 at 7:51 am #6347

jono

How about an upstand. These are

normally available to match the worktop and would be the right thickness
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